The round watch patents were dug up by MobileGeeks, and while patents don't mean a consumer product is definitely inbound, it makes sense that smartwatch-crazy Samsung would be into a round design, even if it might be a bit late to get a piece of the excitement-action Motorola is getting with the 360.

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In addition to the round screen, the pattens also include provisions for some sort of gesture control system, and a charging port on the clasp instead of the weird piggy-back devices Samsung's watches use now. Not included, however, is any real sense of style. Granted this is only a patent, so it's not a necessary ingredient at this stage. But without a premium trim, a round display seems a lot more like a novelty, but more choice is good for all of us. [MobileGeeks via Android Central]